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Hosted by Kelin Daugherty and Leah Nielsen, Sorta 'Splained is a weekly podcast that delves into curious and peculiar subjects. From history to science to pop culture, Kelin and Leah will just sort of explain something of interest to each other. Please find all of our great sources for our research here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/11WA6l3kF9ebmifrZNs6IZlhGVaq7PKpzrODFaObtDQY/edit

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The Final Destination Franchise

2025/11/13

We will all inevitably meet our maker one day. If we're lucky, we'll die peacefully surrounded by our cats and not by being smashed into a bloody jelly. But Final Destination put that fear into all of our hearts and made us afraid of the mundane. In this episode, Kelin and Leah discuss the movie franchise of Final Destination.

Anti-intellectualism

2025/07/04

A mistrust in science, the degradation of the social sciences, laughing at Ross Gellar for being a paleontologist, where does all of this lead us? Turns out, hating intellect was ingrained in our society all-along. In this episode, Kelin and Leah discuss anti-intellectualism, its historical prevalence, and immense popularity today.

The Sims

2025/06/08

A tight-knit community filled with lore, relationship drama, and it's own unique language, sounds too good to be true. And that's because it is, unless you're in a simulation. In this episode, Kelin and Leah marvel on the computer game that rocked the 2000's, the intricacies, secrets, and wonder of playing The Sims.

Kony 2012

2025/04/13

How will people know that you care about a political issue if you haven't posted about it on social media? There's something beautiful in the optimism of believing we could all stop a war from our facebook likes. In this episode, Kelin and Leah discuss the fever dream that was the viral internet documentary and campaign that was Kony 2012.

The Lost Colony of Roanoke

2025/02/06

It's the 16th century, you pack up your family, embark on a ship, and settle down in new, uncharted land. What could go wrong? Could it be starvation, murder, or a simple case of alien abduction? In this episode, Kelin and Leah consider the happenings of the Lost Colony of Roanoke.

The Exxon Valdez Oil Spill

2025/01/10

Welcome to the Alaskan coast, a diverse ecosystem filled with wonder. One thing that does not add to the wonder is 53 million gallons of crude oil sloshing around. On this episode, Kelin and Leah discuss the frustrating tale of. corporate negligence and wildlife disaster, the Exxon Valdez oil spill.

Alice Roosevelt

2024/12/06

When we talk about female pioneers we typically don't think about having a pet snake or smoking on the roof of the white house. Well, good news, in this episode Kelin and Leah discuss presidential daughter, fashion icon, and prankster, Alice Roosevelt.

The Teen Pregnancy Panic of the 2000's

2024/10/15

Ever wake up in a hot sweat worried you are a teen mom even though you are childfree and well into your 30's? Then you too may have been bombarded with the media concerning teen pregnancy media in the 2000's. In this episode, Kelin and Leah delve into panic and cultural fascination with teen pregnancy in the era of the mid 2000's.

Juggalos

2024/08/14

The fans of Insane Clown Posse may sound menacing and scary (maybe it's the haunted carnival vibe or all the blade weaponry), but underneath the clown makeup and spiky hair, is just a lot of charity work and inclusivity. In this episode, Kelin and Leah discuss the culture of the juggalos.

The Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire

2024/07/10

Some tragic tales really stick with you, especially when the tragedy is caused by one's employer. In this episode, Kelin and Leah give thanks that they were not in the workforce of the early 20th century, considering we are chatting about the Triangle Shirtwaist factory fire.

Real Housewives Crimes

2024/06/01

The rise and fall of the white collar criminal is certainly best portrayed in the wildly popular, culturally significant, real housewives franchise. In this episode, Kelin and Leah get get out their designer handbags, champagne flutes, and tax returns, because we're discussing the criminal underbelly of the real housewives.

Norwegian Black Metal

2024/04/16

Grab your favorite medieval weapon and your headphones because things are going to get both violent, and musical. In this episode, Kelin and Leah discuss the wild ride that is 90's Norwegian black metal.

Siegfried and Roy

2024/03/20

Who doesn't love the whimsy and spectacle that is a flamboyant magic show in Las Vegas? Saw a woman in half, pull a rabbit out of a hat, or maybe you possibly get bitten in the neck by a giant white tiger. In this episode, Kelin and Leah discuss the rise and fall of the incredibly famous duo that was Siegfried and Roy.

Soylent

2023/12/14

Feeling behind on work and annoyed you have to take 10 minutes to shovel a leftover sandwich into your mouth to sustain yourself? Consider a meal replacement shake instead! In this dystopian episode, Kelin and Leah discuss Soylent, the company trying to strip away one of our most basic human pleasures (food).

The Battle of Blair Mountain

2023/11/19

Ever feel like your employer would rather spray you with gunfire and drop bombs on you rather then pay you a livable wage? Aw yes, a tale as old as time. In this episode, Kelin and Leah discuss the West Virginian company towns and the coal strike that led to the Battle of Blair Mountain.

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4.8 out of 5

22 reviews

★★★★★

Batbatmgee 2024/09/22

One of my favorites !

Smart, savvy and never what I expect ! I love listening to these two!

★★★★★

jillian_nicole 2022/11/15

Five stars isn’t enough

One of my fav podcasts ever. Sorta ‘splained gives you everything you want and more.

★★★★★

jmdeco 2022/11/15

Great podcast

Great podcast with even better hosts.

★★★★★

kewliekiddie2121 2021/11/25

Nice podcast!

Two great friends with cool topics and explained in a fun manor!

★★★★★

mistersister10 2021/06/01

Gal pals helping me learn!

Love how these women teach me some very specific and interesting things I wouldn’t know otherwise. They are down to earth, realness. Their conversatio...

★★★★★

Marlee12712 2020/12/24

Great listening!

Love this podcast so much! Some really cool episodes.

★★★★★

bintgaling55?! 2020/10/20

Very fun!

Two fun hosts who talk about some really interesting subjects in a well-thought-out way!!

★★★★★

kaitlynpai 2020/09/30

Amazing Podcast

these two girls are a hoot and a half! love listening to them while i’m drinking my morning coffee